Sweater Finger Sign
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
The sweater finger test also called Jersey Test is used to confirm a rupture of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon. It occurs most often to the ring finger.
Technique[edit | edit source]
The following steps are taken to confirm if the sign is positive or not: [1]
Step 1 The therapist holds the patients' MCP and PIP in full extension.
Step 2 Then the patient is asked to flex at the DIP or make a fist
Step 3 The PIP must be held in full extension to isolate FDP function
Step 4 If the FDP is intact, the patient will be able to flex at the DIP
Provide the evidence for this technique here
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Demystifying the Hand Exam. Available from: https://www.nuemblog.com/blog/2018/4/9/hand-exam (Accessed, 31 October 2020)
- ↑ Alfred University Health and Human Performance. Sweater Finger Sign. Available from: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEaMYr0NuWk [last accessed 31/10/2020]
- ↑ Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Jersey Finger - Everything You Need To Know. Available from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwy9gfN0K_Q [ last accessed 31/10/2020]
